Question 1

what is the best treatment for head and nasal congestion due to covid?

Accepted Answer

Congestion: Any over the counter anti-histamine/allergy medication such as loratadine (Claritin), cetirizine (Zyrtec) or levocetizine (Xyzal) can be taken for relief. If there is a lot of nasal drainage, you can also use fluticasone (Flonase) nasal spray, or similar steroid nasal sprays (Nasacort, Nasonex, Rhinocort). If the nasal passages feel blocked, try saline nasal rinses.

Question 2

i came down with a cold yesterday. i was up all night long last night sneezing and blowing my nose. i have a bad nasal congestion in one nostril. i took alka-seltzer for colds. that is not helping. what medicine or home remedy will cure my sinus?

Accepted Answer

Cold: Saline nose drops or netti pot  may help with nasal congestion.

Question 3

what can i do about nasal congestion/inflammation swelling? is nasonex (mometasone) or flonase the only treatment?

Accepted Answer

Inflamed nose: It is a good treatment but some individuals improve by avoiding irritants or allergens. Others benefit from intranasal saline or cromolyns (nasalchrom) or antihistamines (astelex or astepro). Lastly if your problem is due to chronic allergies rebuilding your immune system with specific immunotherapy is a good idea.

Question 4

6 months babu with persistent cough, nasal congestion and wheezing. the fever (102f) went away 3 days ago.  as a treatment only sodium chloride inhal?

Accepted Answer

Cold: Wheezing in babies less than 18 months is called bronchiolitis and often doesn't respond to asthma medications and is caused by a virus. If there is a persistent fever, increased work of breathing or poor intake of fluid; your baby should be rechecked. Elevate his/her head, suction nasal passages often and keep the room not too hot and not too dry. All the best.

Question 5

i have a red splotchy kind of rash over n around the sight of a tegaderm bandage for a rib tattoo. doesn't itch but i also have nasal congestion like an allergic reaction that benadryl helped. no swelling/hives. should i be concerned? home treatment?

Accepted Answer

: People can develop allergies to the adhesive used in bandages or from the ink used in tattoos.  Both are possibilities given the symptoms you describe.  You could start with removing the bandage, cleaning the wound and applying a cortisone topical cream.

Question 6

can sinus congestion be in the top of your head, not forehead, but head

Accepted Answer

Yes : The sphenoid sinuses in particular are theorized to contribute to vertex(top of the head) or occipital( back of the head) pressure.

Question 7

can sinus congestion cause headaches that can appear anywhere? after a cold i have a headache on the top left side of my head near the back.

Accepted Answer

The sinuses are : Located above and below the eyes and sinus headache is in the front of the face/forehead .A headache towards the top or back of the head is more associated with routine headache or tension headache.

Question 8

best way to get over head congestion?

Accepted Answer

Decongestants/lavage: Acute head congestion can be due to nasal allergy or viral infection like common cold or flu, which causes sinus congestion.Most of these are self limiting and you may take an oral decongestant like sudafed if there is no contraindication to it with and without saline lavage, but if there is evidence of bacterial infection on culture than antibiotics can be used
chronic congestion needs more effort.

Question 9

what is the best medicine (over the counter or prescription) for relieving head congestion?

Accepted Answer

Neti pot: I love neti pot. It works great for me! there are tons of over-the-counter meds used for head congestion, otherwise, such as daiquil, nyquil, alka saltzer, terra flu etc. They are all pretty much the same but they seem to treat the brain more than the problem.

Question 10

just finished zpack on saturday.  i still have minimal chest/head congestion. is this normal to linger?

Accepted Answer

It's ok...: Symptoms often persist a while after the antibiotic course is completed.  Your body just needs some time to fully recover.  Just check in again with your doctor if symptoms worsen, you develop fever or other symptoms of relapse.  Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

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What is the best treatment for head and nasal congestion due to covid?

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I came down with a cold yesterday. i was up all night long last night sneezing and blowing my nose. i have a bad nasal congestion in one nostril. i took alka-seltzer for colds. that is not helping. what medicine or home remedy will cure my sinus?

A member asked:

What can i do about nasal congestion/inflammation swelling? is nasonex (mometasone) or flonase the only treatment?

A member asked:

6 months babu with persistent cough, nasal congestion and wheezing. the fever (102f) went away 3 days ago. as a treatment only sodium chloride inhal?

A member asked:

I have a red splotchy kind of rash over n around the sight of a tegaderm bandage for a rib tattoo. doesn't itch but i also have nasal congestion like an allergic reaction that benadryl helped. no swelling/hives. should i be concerned? home treatment?

A member asked:

Can sinus congestion be in the top of your head, not forehead, but head

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Can sinus congestion cause headaches that can appear anywhere? after a cold i have a headache on the top left side of my head near the back.

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Best way to get over head congestion?

A member asked:

What is the best medicine (over the counter or prescription) for relieving head congestion?

A member asked:

Just finished zpack on saturday. i still have minimal chest/head congestion. is this normal to linger?

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